ingenuity
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Cleverness and originality in solving problems or creating new things.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
creativity
inventiveness
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The engineers' _____ turned a limited budget into a fully working prototype."
Answer: ingenuity
In your own words, what does "ingenuity" mean?
Cleverness and originality in solving problems or creating new things.
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